Long-standing Geelong organisation seeking experienced Payroll Officer Your new company Hays Recruitment is partnered with a long-standing Geelong organisation seeking a skilled and experienced Payroll Officer for their Geelong Location. The organisation is a leading entity of its type. They are seeking an experienced and dynamic payroll professional to be a part of their team. Your new role The Payroll Officer will provide an efficient payroll service for the organisation (multiple sites) by ensuring timely and accurate payment of wages and salaries to employees: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Payroll Officer is responsible for the following tasks: • Processing monthly and fortnightly payroll, including checking payroll information, distributing pay advice, and filing processed information. • Preparing and entering time sheet data for fortnightly payroll, including full-time, part-time, and casual employees. • Developing a deep and broad understanding of the EE and Payroll requirements of the organisation (4 sites) and its circa 430 permanent and 300 casual employees (including Award and Enterprise Agreement requirements). • Identifying and implementing process improvements within the Payroll function. • Setting up new employees in the system in accordance with contracts of employment. • Updating and maintaining employee details in the payroll system, i.e., personal details, taxation, superannuation, bank account numbers, etc. • Processing Workcover and Income Protection claims accurately and effectively. • Providing information as requested and promptly answer payroll/personnel related enquiries from staff, management, and external organisations. • Provide advice and reporting to staff on payroll matters and data. • Supporting the Finance, Employee Engagement, and ISAS teams in implementing a fully automated and integrated HRIS. • Assisting the Finance and Employee Engagement department with any other duties that may be required by the role. What you'll need to succeed Competencies and skills: • Demonstrated experience in a payroll processing role. • Knowledge of payroll legislative requirements and award interpretation. • Exceptional attention to detail and time management. • High level of administrative and organisational skills. • Ability to prioritise workload and work to strict deadlines. • Ability to work both collaboratively as a member of a team and independently without supervision, when required • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Qualifications and experience • Payroll processing experience (experience with Frontier/iChris/HR21 would be an advantage but is not essential) • Current National Police Check • Working with Children Check (VIC Employment) • Covid vaccination certificate Highly regarded: • Work Cover claims administration experience. • General administrative experience required What you'll get in return The opportunity to work for a world-leading organisation, free parking on site and access to world-class facilities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 2800093
